Recover value.
Act responsibly.
Commercial performance and responsible decisions belong together.
Our principles address how goods are handled, how people are treated and how transactions are structured. They guide our work in liquidation, sourcing, sales representation and recycling coordination.
A foundation in liquidation and trade. An integrated approach to inventory recovery, sourcing and market development.
Preserve useful value.
Consider suitable reuse and resale. Establish an appropriate recovery route for goods and materials that should not return to market.
Respect people.
Promote clear condition disclosure, appropriate product handling and respectful commercial relationships.
Make decisions accountable.
Define authority, commercial terms, permissions and supporting records before moving forward.
Keep useful goods in use.
Recover materials responsibly.
Our priority is to assess whether goods can be safely and appropriately reused or resold within the supplier’s permitted markets. Where resale is unsuitable, recovery and recycling options are discussed with our sister company, The Global Recycling Group.
Appropriate disposition
Product condition, recalls, brand restrictions, material characteristics and destination requirements inform the route. Defective or end-of-life goods are not treated as ordinary saleable inventory.
Recycling coordination
Define the accepted materials, pickup requirements, processing route and available documentation for the engagement. Facility permissions and any required certifications should be established for the specific material and jurisdiction.
Evidence for reporting
Where environmental reporting is requested, agree the records needed before collection—for example, weights, receipts and available processing confirmations. Environmental claims should reflect the documented outcome and stated methodology.
Practical efficiency
Consider consolidation, unnecessary handling and suitable transport options when planning collection or delivery. Cost and environmental objectives should be assessed against the actual route.
The resource challenge
makes recovery matter.
Global e-waste generated in 2022, reported in the Global E-waste Monitor 2024.
UNITAR / ITU · 2024 report ↗Share of 2022 global e-waste documented as formally collected and recycled.
UNITAR / ITU · 2024 report ↗Growth in global natural-resource extraction over the five decades described in the 2024 report.
UNEP / IRP · 2024 report ↗The implication for business is practical: assess reuse early, select an appropriate destination and retain evidence of the recovery route.
Global industry context, not company impact figures. Historical data years are shown; these are not 2026 measurements. Sources reviewed October 9, 2026.
Clear terms.
Responsible authority.
Evidence that matters.
These are our governing principles for commercial engagement. The obligations, records and responsibilities applicable to a project are established in its agreed terms.
Defined authority & role
Identify who can sell, buy or authorize disposition. Define whether Factory Liquidators acts as an agent, sourcing partner or direct purchaser.
Transparent commercial arrangements
Agree the relevant pricing, fees or commissions and payment responsibilities. Raise material conflicts of interest where they affect an engagement.
Integrity in business
Our standard is honest dealing: no bribery, deceptive representation or knowingly false documentation. Counterparty information and important transaction facts require appropriate review.
Permissions & confidentiality
Agree permitted destinations, marketing authority, channel restrictions and the handling of sensitive information. AI-assisted research remains subject to human review.
Applicable requirements
Establish product, trade, customs, waste-handling and destination requirements relevant to the engagement, using specialist input where needed.
Records & accountability
Agree the transaction and recovery records needed for the project. Distinguish documented facts, assumptions and unresolved questions.
Responsibility should
be supported by evidence.
Project reporting can include quantities handled, the agreed disposition route and available recycling records, according to the engagement. Any claimed environmental outcome should identify its boundary, evidence and calculation method.
The statistics on this page describe external industry conditions. They do not represent Factory Liquidators’ waste diversion, emissions savings or audited ESG results.
Sources & data context
- UNITAR / ITU, Global E-waste Monitor 2024. Published March 20, 2024; global e-waste figures refer to 2022.
- UNEP / International Resource Panel, Global Resources Outlook 2024. Published March 1, 2024; describes natural-resource extraction over the preceding five decades.
Discuss a responsible recovery route.
Tell us what needs to be moved, recovered or recycled—and the commercial and reporting requirements that matter to you.
Respect for people
throughout the transaction.
Responsible trade depends on how buyers, suppliers, workers and the communities receiving goods are treated. These principles shape the standards we expect in our commercial relationships.
Safety & condition transparency
Seek accurate condition information and disclose known defects or restrictions relevant to the proposed transaction. Recalled, unsafe or restricted products require a suitable handling and disposition decision.
Respectful relationships
Treat counterparties fairly and professionally. Our expectations include respect for people, non-discrimination and opposition to forced and child labour.
Responsible handling
Discuss material hazards, packaging, loading and any specialist handling requirements with the relevant service providers before collection.
Meaningful market access
Pursue suitable buyers and destinations where the goods can serve a legitimate commercial need. Market development must respect product suitability and existing distribution restrictions.